Garment



Feb. 26, 1929. 1,703,744

' R.S.MONTGOMERY GARMENT Filed March 24, 1928 3 Sheets-Sh eet 1 fiat/[J5SMHGOM777NVENTOR I ATTORNEYS rebiza, 1929.

GAKIBNT Filed March 24, 1928 R. S. MONTGOMERY 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 5]vahfgawf/y mvsufoiz ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 26, 1929.

UNITED STATES RALPH S. MONTGOMERY, OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

GARMENT.

application filed March 24, 1928. Serial No. 264,465.

This invention relates to improvements in garments and more particularlyto so-called lounging robes. 7

Among the objects of this invention are to so construct and arrange therobe that when worn it will simulate the appearance and generalcharacteristics of a blanket as worn by American Indians, with all theadvantages and comfort thereof. A further object I is to make itpossible for a novice or unskilled person to attain the above advantagesand appearance, without the aboriginal skill or knack necessary to sowear an unaltered blanket. Another object is to provide fas- 16 teningmeans that will retain the robe on the person of the wearer, allowingfull freedom of the arms and limbs without the necessity of holding therobe, in place manually. Other objects and advantages will appear asthis description progresses.

In the specification and the annexed drawing this invention is disclosedin its preferred form, but I do not wish to be understood as confiningit to this form because it can be embodied in other forms, and it isalso to be understood that in the claim following the description it isdesired to secure the invention in whatsoever form it may be embodied.

In the accompanying three sheets of drawings, Figure 1 is a frontelevation diagrammatically illustrating the general appearance of thewearer of a garment constructed in accordance with this invention.Figure 2 is a rear view of the same. Figure 3 is a plan view of thegarment unfolded and suspended by the edge of the cape. Figures 4 and 5read together are respectively the patterns of the upper and lowerportions of the garment. 7

The garment is preferably formed of'a blanket, it being the correctshape to cut with the minimum of waste and being finished on both sidesrequires no lining or mechanical work other than cutting to pattern andseaming. The most artistic and realistic effects can be attained bychoosing a decorated blanket such as the stripes indicated in'thedrawings, for atall wearer, or other designs for desired effects. 7

The pattern shown in Figures 3 and 4 are merely suggestive, since thecut will vary to meet the stature and type of the wearer. In detail theconstruction illustrated in the drawings comprises the rectangular cape55 portion having the bound end 1, the selvage edges 2 and 3 and the cutedge 4, see Figure 4.

The desired length of cape being determined the length is measured fromthe edge 1 to the edge 2 and the end cut from the blanket on the line 4.

The length of the body or coat portion bemg determined, the length ismeasured from the bound end 5 to the collar curve 6, see Figure 5. For atall person there is practically no waste in thus cutting a blanket ofconventional length. The body portion is then folded on its longitudinalcenter, from 5 to 6, then a measurement from the collar line 6 ismeasured down to the center line of the arm holes,-7-7;then the distancefrom the centerfold to the center of the armholes is marked, todetermine the width of theback between the shoulders, The angles of theshoulder seams 8-8 are determined after the armholes have been roughedout so that the body portion can be fitted onto the body of the wearer,in the conventional manner, to drape the garment according to thephysical build of the wearer. The complementary edges 9-9 are sheared tomeet the shoulder seams 88. With the body portion draped around thewearer the lines 10-10 are determined by the front center line from thethroat vertically downward. The angle of the lines 1010 will varyaccording to the contour of the wearer.

, In fabricating the garment the shoulder seams 8.9, 8-9 are drawntogether and fellseamed for proper finish; the armholes are then trimmedto size and bound. Drawing the edges 88, 9.9 together draws the edges10-10 into a straight line, slightly shorter than the line 4 of thecape. This discrepancy is made up by shirring or gathering the'line 4 ofthe cape, at the center distance of the collar curve 6, see Figure 3.This gathering at 11, Figures 1 and 2, forms an upstanding roll collarefiect at the back' of the wearers neck. The lines 6, 1010 and 4 areoverlaid and sewn together and their edges bound within a singlebinding, for proper finish. The edges 2-3 of the cape and 1212 of thebody meet at the junction of the cape and the garment, which has theeffect of restoring the original design of the blanket, exceptfor theshoulder fitting, the armholes and the back and chest fullness developedby the pattern to which the original blanket has been cut. The materialremoved from the armholes provides material for one or more pockets suchas 13, sewed to the body portion at a convenient point, see Figure 3.

- over the shoulders.

The leather strap 1 1 or other material, is

tion below the right armhole. The distance from this buckle to theadjacent edge 12, representsthe overlapping of the coat portionenclosing the hips and lower limbs of the wearer. Fastening the buckleand strap leaves the arms and hands of the wearer free, for actionbeneath and from the cape. If'the cape is too warm over the arms andbody it can be thrown back from the corners 1 1-14 11: it is desired,the cape at the collar portion 11, can be elevated over the head of thewearer to form a hood eifect. When used as a beach robe the cape can bespread out flat under the head of the reclining wearer to keep sand outof his face and hair, or used as a tent-likesun shade.

Such a garment is warm and comfortable, yet clinging Without beingconfining, and makes a most desirable robe for athletes after exercisingor during periods of inactivity, for convalescents and for generalnegligee.

Snap fasteners 15 have been provided at the corners 14-44: of the capeto detachably engage snaps 1515located abovethese corners on the insidesurface of the cape. By this means triangular sleeve can be formed atwill to encircle the fore arins oi the wearer,

seedotted lines Figure 1.

For picturesque reasons the Indian blanket effects have been chosen forillustration, but it is obvious that the spirit of the invention lendsitself for use in the fabrication of dressier garmentsin variety offabrics. Itis also particularly effective as storm protection when'madeup in suitable impervious materials.

Having thus described this invention what I claim and desire to secureby Letters Patent is: v r p A'garinent having a body portion witharmholes, fitted shoulders and an overlapping front portion and a capehaving one edge joined to the top of said body portion and fastenershaving a part fixed to the corner portions of said cape and a part fixedto the innersurface of said cape above said corners.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto fixedmy signature.

- RALPH S. MONTGOMERY.

